New ZealandBudget 2014: The student: Chris WigginsTertiary student Chris Wiggins was hoping for a boost for transport in the Budget - and was happy with what was announced.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGerman student expelled for puff of potA German international student has been expelled from school and faces being kicked out of the country because he had one puff on a joint in his free time.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig businesses sponsor schoolsMicrosoft is sponsoring Kiwi schools to train up the next Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg — but some teachers are uncomfortable with big corporates guiding the curriculum.29 Mar 08:31 PM
New ZealandBad teachers in education law's sightsThere will be less chance of dodgy teachers resurfacing at other schools under legislation to be introduced in Parliament today, Education Minister Hekia Parata says.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandToo many foreign students: JonesAuckland Uni is at risk of slipping from a "storehouse of knowledge to a foreign warehouse" as it is increasingly catering for international students at the potential expense of NZers, says Shane Jones.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM makes a derp of himselfFirst there was planking, then Gangnam Style, now ... derp-face.05 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Parents - do homework on schoolsFinding the right school is not an easy task. There are many complications, not least the relevance of data available on each school, and ongoing debate about the value of the qualifications offered.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurveyor hopes trip will raise awarenessTwelve Kiwi students set off on Monday on a voyage to the Auckland Islands, south of New Zealand.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGreen's $90m school planLabour has already given a conditional tick of approval to the Green Party's policy today aimed at low-decile schools, including free after school care and a free lunch.26 Jan 04:34 AM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: BYO tablets a school dilemmaThousands of Kiwi parents have a new shopping dilemma this year - they will need to buy a tablet or other digital device for their child, writes Diana Clement.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchools already rewarding 'expert' teacher rolesSchools say they know who their top teachers are and have already put some of them in the "expert" roles just announced by the Govt.25 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandNew on back-to-school lists: iPadsA state primary school has recommended that children have an iPad for the upcoming school year, as an increasing number of schools add tablets or laptops to their back-to-school lists.24 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Best teaching will require political willEditorial: It is highly appropriate that NZ officials have been to Asia to identify the key points of the successful programmes there. But implementing their findings on what works will require political will.05 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDr Fiona Ell: Real issue is the gap, not rankingsShould we worry about our ranking? No, not per se, writes Dr Fiona Ell. Focusing on one number, one position in the race, who our neighbours on the list are is missing the point.04 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland makes list of best citiesAuckland has been ranked among the top cities in the world for students to pursue a university education.20 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJenny Dixon: We must open our hearts and jobs to overseas studentsThe amalgamation of Auckland and the introduction of the Auckland Plan have focused attention on Auckland's diversity, structure and economy.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSoon: e-tests for uni studentsUniversity students will start to sit exams online from their own home or office under a remote monitoring system being tested this year by Massey University.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandLaw group wants change after claims of illegal expulsionsSchools are illegally pressuring difficult students to leave and an independent authority needs to be set up to review expulsions and exclusions, a community law advocate says.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPassions high over Bible in schoolsSchools are going through the "hurtful" process of choosing to drop religious instruction, with boards of trustees working through passionate arguments from parents on both sides of the debate.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchools divided along wealth linesNew Zealand schools have less of a mix of rich and poor students than in the past, a new report shows.08 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRich school, poor school: Parents' decile dilemmaSchools are bracing for the biggest changes to their funding in seven years, as officials measure how rich or poor their pupils' families are.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAus-NZ student plan uncertainAustralia's move to open its universities, technical institutes and vocational training to tens of thousands of young expatriate New Zealanders may prove to be a mirage.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudents bear brunt of transport faresAuckland Transport has been accused of targeting students with public transport fare rises that will also affect thousands of Hop and multi-trip ticket buyers.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudent loan crackdown puts OE at riskThe Government's move to crack down on student loan defaulters, including arresting the worst offenders at the border, has been labelled "all stick and no carrot".16 May 05:30 PM
OpinionSense of community lost as rolls expandFor most parents of primary-aged children, their school's sense of community, of "family", is vital.13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandWorkers inconvenienced by school kidsSchoolkids are causing chaos on peak time Auckland buses, although officials say nothing can be done because refusing to take them would infringe students' rights.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Vocational Pathway' to steer students into jobsThe final "vocational pathways" have been launched in an effort to guide students into specific industries.04 Apr 04:30 PM
OpinionMary Holm: Loan law hits wrong note for musicianMary Holms answers your finance questions.29 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrendan Schollum: Time to solve big maths problemResults from international tests which placed our Year 9 students at the bottom of the developed world in mathematics make for depressing reading.19 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionGeorge Lim: Why Asian kids succeed"Have you ever wondered why Asians kids are doing so well in maths and science at schools?" asks George Lim.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMaths skills fall with new methodSchoolchildren have got worse at basic arithmetic skills since the introduction of new teaching methods designed to lift the country's poor performance in maths.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe great maths divisionWeekend Herald stories about how children learn maths at school have prompted a flood of responses from readers and experts. Andrew Laxon explains what the argument is about.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChina students barred in visa clampInternational students returning from China are being denied entry and having their visas cancelled because they have not made good progress on their courses.03 Mar 04:30 PM
